Dental Bone Grafting

What is Dental Bone Grafting?

Dental bone grafting is a surgical procedure that adds bone material to the jaw to rebuild lost bone volume—creating a solid foundation for dental implants in patients who have insufficient bone due to tooth loss, gum disease, or natural resorption.

What to Know Before You Go

💡 Pro Tip: Combine your bone grafting appointment with comprehensive implant planning. Many Turkish clinics offer packages that include grafting, healing time follow-up, and eventual implant placement at significant savings.

⚠️ Insider Note: Healing time is crucial—don't rush to implant placement. Most grafts need 3-6 months to fully integrate with your natural bone. Clinics promising faster timelines may compromise long-term implant success rates.

Cost of Dental Bone Grafting in Turkey

Savings: Turkey offers 45-55% savings on bone grafting compared to UK/USA prices.

What's Included

Bone grafting packages in Turkey typically cover:

Benefits

The Procedure

Step 1 – Anesthesia: Local anesthesia for most cases; general available for extensive grafting.

Step 2 – Access: Gum tissue carefully opened to expose the bone defect area.

Step 3 – Grafting: Bone graft material (autograft, allograft, xenograft, or synthetic) placed and shaped to fill the defect.

Step 4 – Membrane: Protective collagen membrane placed over graft to promote healing (if needed).

Step 5 – Closure: Gum tissue sutured closed over the graft site.

Procedure time: 45-90 minutes depending on complexity.

Recovery & Downtime

Potential Side Effects

Is Bone Grafting Right for You?

Ideal candidates:

Not suitable for:

Frequently Asked Questions

Is bone grafting painful?

The procedure is performed under anesthesia and is painless during surgery. Post-operative discomfort is manageable with prescribed medication, typically rated 3-4/10.

Why do I need bone grafting before implants?

Dental implants require adequate bone volume and density for stability. Without sufficient bone, implants may fail, be impossible to place, or have poor long-term outcomes.

Where does the bone graft material come from?

Options include your own bone from another site (autograft), processed donor bone (allograft), animal-derived bone like bovine (xenograft), or synthetic materials. Your surgeon recommends the best option.

How long until I can get implants after bone grafting?

Typically 3-6 months for standard grafts to fully integrate. Complex cases may require longer. Your surgeon will verify integration with imaging before implant placement.

What are the success rates of bone grafting?

Bone grafting has a success rate of 90-95% when performed by experienced oral surgeons using quality materials and proper technique.

Can I travel home after bone grafting surgery?

Most patients can fly home after 2-3 days once initial healing has occurred. You'll return for implant placement after the graft has fully integrated (3-6 months).

Are there alternatives to bone grafting?

Short implants, zygomatic implants, or All-on-4 techniques may avoid grafting in some cases by utilizing existing bone more efficiently. Your surgeon will evaluate options.

Why is bone grafting cheaper in Turkey?

Lower operating costs and high volume dental tourism—not lower quality. Turkish oral surgeons use the same quality graft materials as Western clinics with equivalent training.